#neukae

for @yokoskitsune who liked part 1

Jean || Diluc is happy for them, he really is. He knew Kae had a crush on her ever since they were kids, and they're perfect for each other. He just... never realized how distanced he became from his two best friends. They didn't even tell him, his informant casually mentioned it one day and it was clear they hadn't meant to let it slip. One day the two come into his bar and hang around until most of the patrons leave. Kae had hardly been drinking all night and was clearly a little fidgety. By the end of the night Jean just puts a hand on Kaeya's shoulder and they tell him together. It was the happiest night of Diluc's life.

Dottore || ...Maybe he should've gotten Kaeya into therapy when their dad died. Or maybe Crepus should've put him in therapy when he was first abandoned. Either way Diluc's dragging him to therapy now and refusing to let him leave until he agrees to break up with that thing he calls a boyfriend.

Thoma || A normal reasonable person. He's fine with this, maybe a little jealous, but the first time he catches them kissing (making out) he gets over it and Thoma gets a very long, very thorough, talking to. No, he does not look traumatized Kaeya what are you talking about-

Hilichurl || He's trying to connect with Kaeya and respect his culture, he really is. And yes, he understands what hilichurls are but... But why?? WHYY???

Aether/Lumine || Thank the Archons he chose someone normal and reliable. Maybe a little weird, sure, but normal. ...okay actually he doesn't get it, and maybe now the traveler is lower on the list of people he actually likes

Neuvillette || How did they even meet? There is no way Kaeya is moving all the way to Fontaine for this guy! He doesn't even seem good enough for his baby brother. Sure, he's rich and has high status and his kind or whatever, but the answer is no. (Jean: He's just insecure that if someone comes into Kaeya's life with wealth and status, he won't be important anymore. Diluc: I am not.)

Bonus:

and sparks unexpectedly fly...

My piece for an event in the Neukae zine server 💙 Check out Pas de Deux by saustars!!!

“It would be nice to stay here longer,” he smiled, happy that his somewhat regretful gaze was hidden behind the mask, “if only work did not require me to go back.”

It was a complicated array of threads that attached him to Mondstadt. Strings of fate, strings of life, strings of relationships he built over the years. There was love, care, pain and regrets that pulled him back. Yet the seed of yearning called out to  him to move forward and explore the world free of the titles that restricted him.

“There are always open positions at Palais Mermonia,” Leviathan did not try to hide his identity, even while playing by the Masquerades rules, “from the sound of it, you would make a great fit as an ambassador.”

“Strong promises, Monsieur Neuvillette,” he turned to face him, regret masked by the smirk.

“I make no promises,” he walked a bit further into the garden, tilting his  head backwards to stargaze, “just stating what’s already a fact.”

Dear fellow NeuKae Enthusiasts!

The time has come for our very first NeuKae Zine! Thank you to all the participants for being a part of this and for your wonderful submissions! If you like what you're seeing, consider following and joining our discord server for more NeuKae content and like-minded people. I hope you all enjoy it!

It’s Kaeya’s first time in Fontaine! He went “LOOK WHAT I FOUNNDDD” and Neuvillette, already used to otters played along “Woahh that’s so cute (like you)”